After the New Orleans Pelicans waived Lance Stephenson yesterday, the organization received some backlash because it gave the appearance of a cold-hearted move. Have a look at what Matt Barnes had to say on the matter.
Yeah, it’s Matt Barnes, the oft outspoken NBA veteran, but one should assume he was not the only person who viewed Stephenson’s release in a negative light. There exists numerous opinions who are quick to judge and either do not care or simply fail to grasp the necessary facts.
In response, the Pelicans stated their well-intentioned reasoning to several insiders including Marc Stein.